Craftsman 113.197210 Owner's Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY:READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYSave This ManualFor Future Referenceowner’smanualPart No. SP6039 Printed in U.S.A.10-INCH RADIAL SAWGUA

10On-Product Safety LabelsThere are several safety labels on the saw. They alert the user to hazards explained in the manual and remind the user how t

11Near the saw handle is this safety label to alert you to thrown objects and to remind you to wear safety goggles:On the clear plastic guard is this

12Identify PartsThe following parts are included:Note: Before beginning assembly, check that all parts are included. If you are missing any part, do n

13WARNINGPlugging in saw during assemblycould result in electrical shock, orsevere cuts from contact with spinningblade.Do not plug in saw at any time

14Attaching Table Supports1. Attach a table support to each side of the saw using the four hex head bolts and flat washers. Put the bolts through the

15Installing Front Table1. Set out:- front table- tee nut- 1/4 " U-clip- 1/4" diam. x 7/8" long cup point set screw- four 1/4"

16Make Front Table Flat1. Place rear table on its edge, across cen-ter of front table. Check for gap between sur-faces.If there is less than 1/32"

17Installing Table Boards (44" Wide Models)Installing Front Table1. Position the front table and insert the front two screws. The rear screw hole

18Assembly7. Stand the front table on one edge. Put a mounting screw with a washer through each of the mounting holes. Then put a rubber grommet on th

193. Unlock the bevel lock to release the motor. Hold onto the motor as you do this.CAUTION: The motor is heavy andcan swing down quickly. You can bec

2Section Title PageTable of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2016. Move the arbor shaft over the lowest point.17. Place the handle end of the arbor wrench over this point and lower the arm until the arbor shaft

211. Pull motor/carriage to end of arm and lock the rip lock. Rotate motor to out-rip posi-tion.2. On the rear of the motor is located the motor suppo

227. The following items can now be removed from the front of the yoke as an assembly:a. Shaft supportb. Shaft washerc. Washer .505 x 7/8 x 1/16d. Bev

2313. Using the two #8 x 3/4 pan head screws provided, attach the new handle in the same way as the old one was removed.14. Inspect motor support cone

24Installing Guard Adapter1. Remove the top motor cover screw and lockwasher. Keep the washer. Discard the old screw.2. Install the adapter. The two e

25Installing Blade/Squaring Crosscut TravelNOTE: This adjustment helps ensure the blade accurately travels square to the rip fence.1. Index arm at 0°

26Install Fence, Rear Tables, and Table Clamps1. Insert fence, then spacer table, then rear table.2. Tilt clamp forward and snap into place in opening

27Guard Installation Steps/Align Riving Knife to BladeThe goal of this adjustment is to position the riving knife directly in line with the blade.Rivi

28On-Off SwitchBevel Lock LeverYellow KeyMiter LockHandwheelControl Function Operation/CommentsMiter Lock Frees radial arm to move; locks in any desir

29* NOTE: After installing new guard and new table boards rip fence scale is no longer correct. Mea-sure distance between fence and blade when saw is

3This manual has safety information and instructions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, including:1. Severe cuts, a

30GuardHold DownKnobHold DownPawlsRiving KnifeRiving KnifeBracketPawls/RivingKnife KnobGuard ClampScrewDust ElbowControl Function Operation/CommentsGu

31PawlsRiving KnifePawls/RivingKnife KnobGuard TabControl Function Operation/CommentsGuard Tab Provides manual way to raise clear plastic guard during

32Crosscutting DefinedCrosscutting is cutting a workpiece to length. The workpiece is held firmly against the fence, and the blade is pulled through t

33CrosscuttingCrosscut KerfsA kerf or shallow cut is needed in the table and fence to serve as a path for the blade and to ensure that the blade cuts

34CrosscuttingMaking CrosscutsFollow these steps to make crosscuts.1. Prepare table:- put fence in front position- tighten table clamps2. Prepare blad

35CrosscuttingRepetitive CrosscuttingRepetitive crosscutting is the repeated and continuous cutting of many pieces of lumber to the same length. Carri

36RippingRipping DefinedRipping is changing the width of a workpiece by cutting along its length. The workpiece is fed into the blade, which rotates i

37RippingWorkpiece PositioningAlways set up so that the wider part of the workpiece is between the blade and fence. This gives you greater clearance f

38Outfeed Zone HazardDANGERRotational force of blade can pullhands and fingers back into blade.Touching, holding, or pulling on out-feed side of workp

39To reduce risk of kickback:[Set pawls and riving knife according to rip-ping set-up procedure. Correctly set riving knife is more likely to prevent

4Kickback HazardKickback is the uncontrolled propelling of the workpiece back toward the user during rip-ping.The cause of kickback is the binding or

40Hold Down FunctionThe hold down must be set correctly during ripping to act as barrier against the infeed side of the blade, to help keep the workpi

41RippingRipping Set-up ProcedureFollow these steps before ripping.These steps must be repeated each time a different thickness workpiece is ripped. A

427. Remove workpiece from table.8. Ready push stick or push block.9. Set up table extension(s) and support their outer ends. Do not use another per-s

432. Insert yellow key and turn saw on.3. Stand at infeed side and out of line of workpiece, in case of kickback. Start and finish cut from infeed sid

44RippingDado Blades, Molding HeadsSee Accessories for information on safety, installation and use of dado blades and molding heads.EdgingEdging is th

45Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the Crosscutting and Ripping Instruc-tions found on pages 45 through 57. As you learn new radial a

46Making the Handle:• Miter crosscut a piece of 3/4" thick ply-wood to the shape and size shown. The mitered corners can be any size that looks l

47Cutting AidesClamp the featherboard to the front table, so that the angled edge of the featherboard is against the workpiece on the infeed side of t

48Replacing PawlsMake sure the teeth of the pawls are always sharp. If they become dull the pawls must be replaced:1. Use 7/16" wrench to remove

49PARTS LIST CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW GUARD KIT#509398 & #509399Always order by Part Number - Not by Key NumberFIGURE 1Repair Parts* Standard

5Guard Function and FeaturesThe guard is a very important safety feature, designed to reduce the risk of injury associ-ated with blade contact. Instal

50PARTS LIST CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW GUARD KIT#509398 & #509399Always order by Part Number - Not by Key NumberFigure 2Repair Parts1234567891

51PARTS LIST CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW GUARD KIT#509398 & #509399Always order by Part Number - Not by Key NumberFIGURE 2 – GUARD* Standard Har

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66. Set of pawls to be lowered to the work-piece surface for ripping. They allow the workpiece to pass freely from infeed to out-feed side, but help s

7Safety InstructionsRead and follow all safety instructions.Personal Safety Instructions1. Wear safety goggles labeled ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z9

8Saw Safety Instructions1. Use guard, pawls and riving knife accord-ing to instructions. Keep them in working order.2. Routinely check saw for broken

9Blade Safety Instructions1. Use only blades marked for at least 3450 rpm.2. Use only 10" or smaller diameter blades.3. Use blades for their reco